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Building Capacity inChinese and Arabic
Pam DelfosseWorld Languages Education
Consultant
Claire KotenbeutelCritical Language Fellows Project
Consultant
Education for a World-Ready Wisconsin
Linguistic and cultural diversity within local communities
Interconnected, interdependent, and competitive global community
Need to foster global competency
International knowledge, skills and dispositions
Proficiency in languages in addition to English
K-16 Pathways to ProficiencyContinuum with defined levels (ACTFL)
Degree to which one can interpret, exchange and present information or ideas
Capacity to use language effectively within new cultural contexts
Development takes time, varies by languageEarly start, extended/articulated sequence, effective instruction with progress measured through performance assessments
Organizing framework for program development and evaluation
Why Chinese and Arabic?Federal definition of “critical languages”
Languages of economic opportunity, national security and more
Shortage of certification programs, qualified teachers, courses and speakers
Unique features of language require more time for mastery
Interest high and funding available
Background :The Chinese Experience
Regional differences
Heritage and 2nd Language Programs
Professional Associations (CLTA, CLASS, WACLT)
Teaching and Learning Standards
SAT II and AP Chinese Exams
Local ExperienceOne Teacher’s Story
Historical and Current Funding
Critical Language Fellows Project2006-2010
Mission:Support the development and sustainable growth of effective Mandarin and Arabic language programs in Wisconsin schools.
Critical Language Fellows Partners
US Department of EducationWI Department of Public InstructionUW-Madison
Dept. of Curriculum and InstructionWorld Language Teacher Education Program
Center for East Asian StudiesEducation Portfolios and Career Services
Concordia Language VillagesTeacher Certification Program SupervisorsParticipating School DistrictsPre-service Teachers
Areas of Development
Pre-service Teacher Education
District Program Development and Instructional Support
Pathways for Heritage Language Credit
Professional and Community Partnerships
Model for Future Initiatives
TEACHER PREPARATION INCLUDES:
World language education theory,
methods, field experience, portfolio
and assessment literacy development
14 Month Training Program
2 Summer Institutes
Academic Year Practice
Online Professional Development
Quarterly Workshops
35 Pre-service Teachers 15 (2007-2008) Chinese
8 (2008-2009) Chinese
12(2009-2010) Arabic
Wisconsin’s Critical Language Fellows ProjectDepartment of Public Instruction
Partial Fulfillment of Required Coursework and Field ExperienceWorld Language Teaching– Theory and Methods (3 credits)
Elementary, Middle, Secondary Practicum
(6 credits)
Advanced Methods in Teaching Chinese
(3 credits)
Elementary, Middle, Secondary Student Teaching (6 credits)
*UW-Madison Course Syllabi & Credits
CLF Pre-service Teacher EducationInstructional Delivery Two 4-week Summer Sessions
Concordia Language VillagesUW-MadisonChinese Language Academy (K-12 Students)
Academic Year On-line Networking, Portfolio and Assessment
Literacy DevelopmentClassroom Observations & Reports
Professional Development WAFLT (Fall Conference, Winter Workshop,
Summer Institute)ACTFL MOPI Training
CLF Pre-service Teacher EducationKey Concepts
*Standards Based Curricula *Thematic Unit & Lesson Design*Assessment Literacy*Effective Instructional Strategies*Classroom Management *Instructional Materials Selection*Reflective Pedagogy*Professional and Student Portfolios*Diverse Learning Communities *Instructional Technology *Parent/School Community Relations
Wisconsin’s Critical Language Fellows ProjectDepartment of Public Instruction
DISTRICT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Salary Support Grants (3 year cycle)
Program Development Workshops
Project Consultation & Site Visits
Goal - 15 New Language Programs 10 Chinese 5 Arabic
Elementary School Program Priority
Wisconsin’s Critical Language Fellows ProjectDepartment of Public Instruction
HERITAGE LANGUAGE CREDIT PROJECT:
High School Credit for School Supported Projects by Heritage Language Learners
Proficiency Assessment Training & Support
Community Partnerships
Issues of ConsequenceSupply and Demand
Teacher Certification & LicensingImmigration Status, Academic CredentialsResponsive and Responsible Pathways
StaffingLanguage Proficiency Pedagogical TrainingKnowledge of American Education SystemStudent, Staff, Parent Communication
Language & Cultural IssuesLanguage VariationPoliticization & PrejudiceTechnology (Teaching, Learning, Connecting) Integration into Language Department & School Community
Keys to Success Highly Qualified Teachers Professional Development Instructional Resources & Materials Curriculum/Assessment Framework Growth and Sustainability Plan Collaborative Relationships District Level Support Public Relations Other (Voices from the Field)
Thank You
� شكرًا 谢谢
Contact Us:
Pam Delfosse, World Language ConsultantPhone: [email protected]
Claire Kotenbeutel, Instructional [email protected]
Program Applications and Information: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/cal/languages.html
